WIC Clerk Job Hamilton area,Ohio USA,Healthcare

Description JOB TITLE: WIC Clerk DEPARTMENT: WIC REPORTS TO: WIC Program Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt SUMMARY:

Processes client data for certification and food issuance. Performs WIC Communication

Systems functions. Provides general office support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this

job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to

this job at any time.

SCHEDULE:

Monday: 7:30am-6:00pm

Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm

Friday: 7:30am-1:30pm

COMPENSATION: $18.00 per hour CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Performs food issuance.
Provides triage for scheduling WIC appointments according to client risk, age, transportation, other appointments and need, in compliance with WIC standards.
Obtains growth measurements and blood test per WIC standards.

OPERATIONS:

Determines residential, categorical and financial eligibility for WIC through processing state required Combined Programs Application and Referral.
Responsible for operation of WIC Information System including data entry for scheduling, certification, processing and daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Operates WIC system communication PC and main WIC telephone.
Maintains/updates knowledge of WIC required procedures:
Voter registration requirements per Ohio Secretary of State’s office, Immunization per Ohio Department of Health and local area social service and medical resources.
Assures WIC files, and all documentation are legible, complete, accurate and timely.
Prepares and maintains required chart records and other program statistics to meet WIC and agency requirements.
Coordinates with Director and professional staff in developing and conducting programs and activities to achieve program goals.
Travels to other county WIC clinic sites as requested to provide coverage.
Provides WIC outreach as requested.
Provides assistance to WIC Health Professionals in preparation of nutrition education materials and conducting of classes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct reports.

Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

High School graduation or equivalent. Post-secondary training up to and including Associate’s

Degree preferred. At least one year medical office experience required. WIC experience

preferred.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations

where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished

in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to gain knowledge of

current practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, text paging,

Internet, and Intranet.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None necessary.

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

None necesary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…